Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist

Principle Responsibilities

• Affirms physical condition of patient and evaluates patient for graded exercise.
• Contacts patients in a timely manner after receiving referrals.
• Educates patient on what services are available to them.
• Documents heart/lung sounds, musculoskeletal problems or concerns and status of incision site.
• Reviews medical history to assess problems with beginning physical activity.
• Designs and implements individualized exercise or activity plans for each assigned patient.
• Identifies learning needs of each patient.
• Reports progress on the patient care plan.
• Instructs the patient and family on appropriate home exercises/activities.
• Makes sure progress during exercise sessions is monitored.
• Analyzes and interprets clinical signs and symptoms along with exercise EKG strips during the sessions.
• Adjusts the exercise plan accordingly.
• Provides patient education.
• Assesses patient’s family’s knowledge concerning cardiovascular risk factors.
• Develops and implements, in collaboration with clients and individual, realistic education plan.
• Conducts classes on heart disease and risk factor modification.
• Develops and utilizes cardiac rehab educational materials.
• Consults/collaborates with physicians and other health professionals regarding patient care, cardiac rehab education and program development.
• Communicates with patient’s physician and/or other health care professional as needs dictate.
• Participates in meetings with medical director for patient care and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains department statistics and reports.
• Develops ongoing programs to deliver cardiac rehabilitation services.
• Maintains equipment.
• Might set up equipment for each procedure.
• Might train and provide in-servicing on all outreach accounts on equipment used, including downloading techniques.
• Might trouble shoot outreach accounts equipment or connectivity issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy.
• One year in cardiac rehab.
• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if registered nurse upon hire.
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days.
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 60 Days (excludes Abbott Northwestern Hospital).
• Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy.

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $32.92 to $45.12 per hour.

Benefits Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits Include Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employerBenefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.